Senior Practice Technologist - Discovery

Paul Hastings LLP
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan, profit sharing
United States, New York, New York
Jan 11, 2025
Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. We have an opening for a Senior Practice Technologist - Discovery. The Senior Practice Technologist - Discovery role is an exciting opportunity to help the Manager of Litigation Technology mentor and lead other project managers, provide litigation technology support, database management, manage ediscovery projects, and provide training to legal staff and clients. Ideal candidates will have spent 8+ years of their career delivering discovery consulting and project management services in one or more of a variety of roles (e.g., at a law firm, advisory firm or with an in house legal team). In this capacity, the Senior Practice Technologist - Discovery will: Lead and mentor all other project managers; Excellent client relationship skills which include the ability to proactively manage case team expectations, recognize their needs to consistently meet their expectations; Ensure effective control of all aspects of a project from initial planning through final production; Demonstrated success in the management of multiple simultaneous projects; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Responsible for influencing and integrating new ways of working to improve service delivery; Monitor and remain apprised of case law developments in eDiscovery; Enthusiastic about driving process improvement, collaboration, and innovations as part of a cross-functional team; Innovate: identify the need for additional improvements (software, services, knowledge, or process) both for the Practice Innovation Department, by the Litigation Technology team, and practice groups; Monitor advancements in eDiscovery and litigation technology systems; and Handle additional related projects as necessary. Proficiencies: Significant experience working on matters with complex ediscovery issues; Significant client (firm attorneys and their clients) interaction experience; Strong familiarity with core discovery workflows (data preservation, collection, and production standards) and common ediscovery rules that impact project planning (ESI Orders, Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, data privacy/cross-border requirements); Experience working with eDiscovery and litigation technologies including Relativity, RelOne, Concordance, Opus2, Disco, AI methodologies, and workflows; Desire to continuously learn and educate others; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills; Continuous improvement and creativity mindset; Ability to work proactively and solve problems with minimal supervision; Display proficiency in spearheading cross-functional long-term projects, devising innovative approaches, and executing on same; and Experience working with eDiscovery vendors in a collaborative manner. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or at least 8 years experience of relevant paralegal or litigation support, project management experience may be considered in lieu of degree; At least 6 years of hands-on experience with eDiscovery applications, both ESI processing and document review/production; Thorough understanding of the EDRM and typical litigation support workflows and process requirements; Ability to multi-task and maintain calm when working under pressure; A certification in eDiscovery technology (i.e., Relativity, RCA); and Flexibility to be available after hours to assist with eDiscovery issues and deadlines. Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability. The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $133,400 and a maximum of $175,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy Lifestyle Spending Account Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events) Retirement Plan Consulting Anniversary Bonus Program Professional Development Programs Transportation and Commuter Benefits International Travel Insurance Auto/Home/Pet Insurance Prepaid Legal Insurance Employee Discounts And More! The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives here. Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.